California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on April 17 that the state plans to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration to “demolate the Americans.”
The Epoch Times reached out to Americaorps for comment.
The Trump administration says it is working to reassess funds and identify federal areas to reduce spending.
On February 11, President Donald Trump signed an order directing agency directors to outline measures “eliminate waste, bloating and isolating” and “submit plans to reduce the size of the federal workforce through improved efficiency and attrition.”
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In his announcement, Newsom vowed to take legal action against the federal government, which allegedly shut down volunteer agencies.
The governor said the state will increase recruitment for its California Services Corps, the largest service unit in the country.
According to the Newsom’s Office, in the 2023-2024 year of service in California, Americorps members provided about 4.4 million hours of work, mentored or mentored nearly 74,000 students, raised 17,000 foster parents with education and employment, and planted 40,000 trees.
Members also supported 26,000 households affected by the Los Angeles wildfires in January, packing 21,000 food boxes.
The American Service Commission has urged the federal government to continue its Americanorps program.
